The Reluctant Dragon

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

6.6
19411h 14m

Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Forgotten Disney Classic Movie - Reluctant Dragon Original Trailer

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The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney

Cast

Photo of Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Photo of Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Photo of Claud Allister

Claud Allister

Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Photo of Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Photo of Billy Lee

Billy Lee

Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Photo of Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Photo of Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Photo of Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

Photo of Maurice Murphy

Maurice Murphy

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

Photo of John Dehner

John Dehner

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)

Photo of Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Walt Disney (uncredited)

Photo of Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Photo of Gerald Mohr

Gerald Mohr

Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

Photo of Eddie Marr

Eddie Marr

Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

Photo of Lester Dorr

Lester Dorr

Slim (uncredited)

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